South West AFL Watch: Youngsters Reuben Ginbey, Jye Amiss step up during AFL Gather Round in Adelaide

As the AFL flocked to South Australia for Gather Round, the South West’s youngsters stepped up to the plate for their respective teams, with Dunsborough’s Reuben Ginbey notching another milestone.

The 18-year-old kicked his first AFL career goal during West Coast’s 21.10 (136) to 13.11 (89) loss to reigning premiers Geelong at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

As the Cats dominated with a 12-goal effort throughout the first half, Ginbey broke through to break their run in the late stages of the second quarter, converting on the run from 40m out.

After he was substituted off in the third quarter, Ginbey finished with nine disposals, four tackles, two score involvements, 18 pressure acts, two clearances and an inside 50.

Harvey’s Brady Hough put in a modest effort in the midst of a tough challenge across the half-back line, finishing with 11 disposals, two marks, a tackle, a goal assist, three score involvements, 17 pressure acts, a clearance and an inside 50.

Earlier in the round, Busselton’s Jye Amiss put in his best effort so far during Fremantle’s 15.10 (100) to 13.12 (90) win over Gold Coast at Norwood Oval on Friday.

As the Dockers dug deep to secure the win, Amiss managed three goals and two behinds, and also took a great mark during the final term.

He finished with 10 disposals, eight marks, a goal assist, nine score involvements, four pressure acts and a tackle.

Former Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lion Ethan Hughes put up a solid effort within the midfield, managing 10 disposals, a mark, four tackle, a goal assist, five score involvements, 22 pressure acts, two clearances and two inside 50s.

Elsewhere, former Manjimup Tiger Marlion Pickett put up a strong fight in Richmond’s 18.14 (122) to 11.12 (78) loss to Sydney at Adelaide Oval.

While Pickett attempted to help turn the tide against Sydney with a goal during the 11th minute of the third term, Sydney held strong to claim victory.

Pickett ultimately finished with 14 disposals, two marks, two tackles, two score involvements, 18 pressure acts, a clearance and three inside 50s.